"Luke 18: The Teachings and Miracles of Yahusha"

Imagine Yahuah comes to earth as the Son of Adam, as a man, and in less than three years He had to lay down enough teaching, wisdom, and prophecy to carry generations through millennia. We can go to scripture, drink living water, and face anything the world throws at us. How miraculous that we are all bound together by the Ruach HaQodesh, testing and proving what is true, guiding us separately and together in His ways. We have the ability to speak with people all across the earth and have tremendous commonalities.
Yahusha's Mission and Goals:
* Mission 1: Lay down teachings and wisdom.
* Task 2: Pay our debt, as Yahusha said right before He died, "It is finished."
* Goal 3: Visit the souls who passed and return to His friends, family, and students alive.
* Goal 4: Ascend to heaven, prepare rooms for us, and prepare us for His final return.
Key Teachings:
1. Wealth and the Kingdom:
* We are asked not to sell out to wealth. While it is possible to be wealthy and enter the kingdom of Yahuah, it is quite difficult. Yahusha reminds us to keep His commands (Luke 18:22-25).
2. Persistence in Faith:
* The blind man wanted to see, and despite the crowd telling him to hush, he clamored even louder. This persistence in faith is something we all share as we prepare for Yahusha’s return (Luke 18:38-43).
3. Prophetic Timelines:
* Ezekiel's Prophecy:
* Ezekiel laid on his side for 390 days to symbolize the years Yisharal would be enslaved. This is found in Ezekiel 4:4-5: "Then lie on your left side and put the sin of the people of Israel upon yourself. You are to bear their sin for the number of days you lie on your side. I have assigned you the same number of days as the years of their sin. So for 390 days you will bear the sin of the people of Israel."
* If they do not repent, multiply by 7: "If after all this you will not listen to me, I will punish you for your sins seven times over" (Leviticus 26:18). So, 7 x 390 = 2730 years.
* Counting from 722 BC (the Assyrian captivity of Israel) to 2008 AD gives us 2730 years. As the sacred names began to be revealed once again, this generation will not pass without seeing Yahusha return.
* The Generation in the Wilderness:
* The children who were 20 and under were able to enter the promised land; those older, except Joshua and Caleb, were refused. This is found in Numbers 14:29-31: "In this wilderness your bodies will fall—every one of you twenty years old or more who was counted in the census and who has grumbled against me. Not one of you will enter the land I swore with uplifted hand to make your home, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. As for your children that you said would be taken as plunder, I will bring them in to enjoy the land you have rejected."
* If 20 years is a generation, and we are considering the timeline from 2008, we are looking between now and 2028. This is just an opinion, no one knows but Yahuah Himself the day. Yet, He gives us clues to look for. So exciting!
Reflection:
Luke 18 invites us to reflect on the profound teachings and miraculous works of Yahusha, binding us together through the Ruach HaQodesh. As we ponder His teachings on wealth, persistence in faith, and prophetic timelines, we are reminded of the incredible journey we are on and the hope we hold for His return.
Key Verses:
* Luke 18:27: "What is impossible with man is possible with Yahuah."
* Luke 18:22: "Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
* Luke 18:42: "Receive your sight; your faith has healed you."
* Ezekiel 4:4-5: "Then lie on your left side and put the sin of the people of Israel upon yourself. You are to bear their sin for the number of days you lie on your side. I have assigned you the same number of days as the years of their sin. So for 390 days you will bear the sin of the people of Israel."
* Leviticus 26:18: "If after all this you will not listen to me, I will punish you for your sins seven times over."
* Numbers 14:29-31: "In this wilderness your bodies will fall—every one of you twenty years old or more who was counted in the census and who has grumbled against me. Not one of you will enter the land I swore with uplifted hand to make your home, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. As for your children that you said would be taken as plunder, I will bring them in to enjoy the land you have rejected."
Closing Thoughts:
As we study Luke 18, let us embrace the teachings of Yahusha, persist in our faith, and eagerly anticipate His return. The clues are given, and while the exact day is unknown, the signs are exciting to witness. Stay vigilant, stay faithful, and let the Ruach HaQodesh guide you.